Rising Fuel Prices Hit US Wallets & Keep Inflation High
Gasoline and diesel spikes add $150‑$200 to monthly bills, pushing CPI to 3.4% and tightening US budgets. Learn why prices stay high.
US 32‑Hour Workweek: Could It Boost Productivity?
Lawmakers, tech leaders, and economists debate a 32‑hour workweek. Pilot data shows higher output, but models warn of cost hikes. What's the future?
Breaking: 3 Tax Hikes Proposed to Save Social Security by 2035
The Social Security Trust Fund faces collapse by 2035. Discover 3 key tax hike proposals – lifting the payroll tax ceiling, raising rates, and a high-income surcharge – designed to…
US Job Openings Surge 5% in July: Labor Market Rebounds
US job openings jumped 5% to 7.27M in July, reaching a 2022 high. Layoffs hit a pandemic-low, signaling robust demand for workers and a stable labor market.
When Do Americans Really Retire? 4 Surprising Estimates
When do Americans truly retire? Discover 4 surprising estimates, from Social Security eligibility to actual labor-force exit and longevity-adjusted ages. Understand the real numbers.
Fed Targets $2 Trillion AI Boom: Warsh Announces New Policy Focus
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh declares AI a $2 trillion economic engine, making it a top priority for monetary policy beyond inflation.
Trump Era Job Growth Slows: New BLS Data Reveals Weak Labor Market
New BLS revisions cut projected private‑sector jobs to 1.2 million, showing a sharp slowdown in Trump’s first year and raising concerns over tariff impacts.
US Crude Inventories Plummet
Discover why US crude inventories are at their lowest levels in years